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Listen to parrenting Tea time talks with Renee Lighton
SESSION 5
Topic covered: Dealing with teens anxiety around the crazy catch up with school work
LISTEN HERETop tips from UNICEF
TIP#1: One on one time
One-on-One time is free and fun. It makes children feel loved and secure, and shows them that they are important
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TIP #2: KEEPING IT POSITIVE
It‘s hard to feel positive when our kids or teenagers are driving us crazy. We often end up saying “Stop doing that!” But children are much more likely to do what we ask if we give them positive instructions and lots of praise for what they do right.
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TIP #3: STRUCTURE UP
COVID-19 has taken away our daily work, home and school routines. This is hard for children, teenagers and for you. Making new routines can help.
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TIP #4: DEALING WITH BAD BEHAVIOUR
All children misbehave. It is normal when children are tired, hungry, afraid, or learning independence. And they can drive us crazy when stuck at home.
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TIP #4: KEEP CALM AND MANAGE STRESS
This is a stressful time. Take care of yourself, so you can support your children.
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HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY IDEAS
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PLAY IDEAS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Check out Wordworks central repository of fun, interactive games focusing on language and early literacy. This website is data free as well – click the button below to browse other play ideas in four languages (English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa, isiZulu)
HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY IDEAS
Access a range of home learning activities and tips for keeping children safe during the #lockdown by visiting the SmartStart datafree website. You do not need data or airtime to access or download from these pages .
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Guidelines on how to set up daily routines
Routines help young children to feel safe in a time where everybody else worries. Here are a few ideas on basic routines to follow during the day. Credit for content development: UNICEF, DSD and DBE
Making the most out of family time
If you’re working from home, you might not always have a lot of time during work hours. So it’s all about making the most of the family time you do have by giving your child positive attention and turning everyday moments into quality time. Here are a few helpful ideas on how it can be done. Credit to the source: RasingChildren.Net
Keeping it positive during lockdown 
Building family harmony starts with everyone feeling good about themselves. During the COVID-19 epidemic, you may experience negative feelings, such as sadness, anxiety, fear, and even depression. Helping yourself and your family members keep a positive attitude will be important for everybody to get through this difficult period. Below are six ways to keep your body and mind strong.
